Portugal Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Portugal's hospital beds was 3.52 in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Portugal's hospital beds stood at 3.52 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.52 by 2025. Portugal ranked 47th globally.
Portugal's hospital bed supply has exhibited fluctuations over the past three decades. The country's all-time peak of 4.10 hospital beds per 1,000 people was reached in 1989, a year when the healthcare infrastructure was likely bolstered by increased government investment. Conversely, the 2014 trough of 3.32 hospital beds per 1,000 people indicates the country's health sector faced challenges during that period. As of 2025, Portugal's hospital bed supply stands at 3.52 per 1,000 people, ranking it 47th globally. Compared to its peers, Portugal's supply is marginally higher than Guyana's 3.53 beds per 1,000 people, but lower than Libya's 3.56 beds per 1,000 people. The trend suggests Portugal's healthcare infrastructure is gradually recovering from its 2014 lows, but sustained investment and policy reforms would be necessary to reverse the decline in hospital bed supply and improve the country's ranking. A significant increase in government healthcare spending could alter the trajectory of Portugal's hospital bed supply.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.52 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.52 | +0.04 | #47 |
| 2022 | 3.48 | −0.01 | #46 |
| 2021 | 3.49 | +0.02 | #48 |
| 2020 | 3.47 | −0.02 | #49 |
| 2019 | 3.49 | +0.06 | #50 |
| 2018 | 3.43 | +0.05 | #51 |
| 2017 | 3.38 | −0.01 | #49 |
| 2016 | 3.39 | +0.03 | #53 |
| 2015 | 3.36 | +0.04 | #57 |
| 2014 | 3.32 | −0.07 | #55 |
| 2013 | 3.39 | −0.02 | #53 |
| 2012 | 3.41 | +0.04 | #53 |
| 2011 | 3.37 | +0.00 | #53 |
| 2010 | 3.37 | +0.00 | #57 |
| 2009 | 3.37 | −0.02 | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's hospital beds was 3.52 in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's hospital beds peaked at 4.10 in 1989.
The lowest hospital beds in Portugal was 3.32 in 2014.
Portugal ranks 47th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's hospital beds is projected to reach 3.52 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Portugal in 2025 was 3.52. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_hospital-beds,
title = {Portugal Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}